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U.S. stock indexes were set to open lower on Friday after data
showed job growth surged in October, pointing to a stronger
labor market and boosting prospects that the Federal Reserve
will raise interest rates next month.

Dow Jones industrial average futures were down 0.37
percent at 17,736, S&P 500 futures were down 0.44 percent
at 2,084.75 and Nasdaq 100 futures were down 0.36 percent
at 4,678.25.

Billionaire investor Bill Ackman expressed confidence in
Valeant's CEO Michael Pearson on Thursday as shares in
the drugmaker fell as much as 20 percent to their lowest level
since 2013. The stock plunged from $263.70 on Aug. 5 to below
$80 on Thursday on scrutiny over high price markups for its
drugs and accusations it used a specialty pharmacy, Philidor, to
inflate revenue.
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